Fire in Newark Valley Causes Significant Damage

A Fire in Newark Valley last night caused significant damage to a residence, and also displaced two individuals. Though an official cause of the fire has not yet been determined, the fire is believed to have started in the living room of the home... Read More.

Tioga County Budget Vote Tonight

The Tioga County Legislature will vote today on their budget proposal for 2016. The proposal includes a tax levy increase of 2% with a total budget of $77.5 Million. About $64.3 Million dollars of that though is state mandated spending, meaning the county cannot... Read More.

OA Teacher Receives Regional Recognition

An Owego Apalachin Middle School teacher is being recognized with a regional award. Nathan Brown has been recognized as New York State Technology Engineering Educator's Association's regional teacher of the year. Brown received this award based on his application of state and national curricula... Read More.

Wreaths Across America Ceremony Scheduled for Tomorrow

A special ceremony at noon tomorrow at the Veterans Memorial at Court House Square in Owego will kick off a very special undertaking in our area. Wreaths Across America has a mission of placing a wreath on every veteran's grave this holiday season. Locally,... Read More.

Southern Tier wins $500M for economic development

New York State announced Thursday that the Southern Tier will receive $500 million over the next three years for economic development. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today that the Southern Tier, the Finger Lakes, and Central New York regions will evenly split a total award... Read More.

Groundbreaking held for new housing project in Owego

Local officials held a groundbreaking ceremony at the new Owego Gardens senior housing project in Owego on Thursday. The $12.5 million community will include 62 one and two-bedroom apartments off Southside Drive in the Village of Owego. The project is aimed at providing affordable housing... Read More.

UPDATED: Tioga County Legislator Passes Away

A Tioga County Legislator has died. District 5 representative Raymond Case passed away this week at the age of 68 after an illness. Case was first appointed to the legislature in 2012 to fill an open seat and just won re-election for a new... Read More.

Harris’ Murder Trial Moves to New Court

The 4th murder trial for Cal Harris has been moved from Schoharie County Court to the State Supreme Court in Schoharie County. With this change, Judge George Bartlett, the judge for Harris' 3rd trial, will not be presiding over the 4th trial. Instead, Supreme... Read More.

Spencer Teen Arrested for DWI

A Spencer teen has been charged with DWI following an early morning vehicle accident in the Town of Union on Sunday. 18-year-old Jenna Harris is said to have been driving on Main Street in Westover when she traveled across the oncoming lane and off... Read More.

Northern Tioga EMS to Cease Operations on January 1st

As of January 1st, Northern Tioga EMS, formerly known as Berkshire EMS, will cease operations. The EMS service provider covers the areas of Newark Valley, Berkshire and Richford. The inability to keep the service adequately staffed is said to be the cause of the... Read More.

Cause of Accident on Route 17 Determined

DWI is believed to be the official cause of the accident on Route 17 Westbound Monday afternoon. According to police, an intoxicated tow truck driver, 29-year-old Carl Mosier of Sayre, rear ended a tractor trailer, and then overcorrected. The tow truck, with a sedan... Read More.

Multi-Car Accident Backs Up Traffic for Hours

A multi-car accident on Route 17 Westbound yesterday afternoon backed up traffic for hours. According to authorities, the accident involving a camper, tow truck, and passenger vehicle occurred between exits 66 and 67 at around 1PM. Traffic was reduced to one lane, and authorities... Read More.